L2: Empuraan Debuts to Mixed Reviews and Piracy Concerns

The sequel to 2019's Lucifer, directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, delivers stunning visuals but faces criticism for its predictable narrative as well as challenges from online piracy.

L2: Empuraan, the highly anticipated sequel to Lucifer, was released on March 27, 2025, and continues exploring Kerala's political landscape and global power struggles.
The film has been praised for its grand visuals, Hollywood-level stunts, and Mohanlal's performance, but received criticism for a predictable plot and inconsistent writing.
Despite mixed reviews, L2: Empuraan achieved Rs 20 crore in advance bookings and is expected to perform well at the box office over its opening weekend.
Hours after its release, the film was leaked on piracy websites, raising concerns over potential financial losses for the high-budget production.
At the film's conclusion, the title of the third installment in the trilogy, L3: The Beginning, was revealed, generating significant excitement among fans.